Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 3 – The Bootlicking Dog

Lin Fan looked at the message on the screen.

Zhou Ming.

The name brought back memories.

In her past life, this muscular personal trainer had also wanted to find Liu Ruyan around this time.

But back then, Liu Ruyan had been worried that Zhou Ming’s arrival would mean sharing her supplies, so she had directly refused his help.

But now…

Lin Fan’s finger slid across the screen as she quickly scrolled through their chat history.

The records from the past month showed that Zhou Ming messaged Liu Ruyan almost every day.

“Ruyan, today’s workout was tough. Let me treat you to dinner, okay?”

“Want to see a movie? There’s a new romance film out, perfect for couples.”

“I bought you a little gift. I hope you’ll like it.”

Liu Ruyan’s replies, however, were always ambiguous.

“I’m a little tired today. Maybe next time.”

“I’ve been pretty busy lately. How about another day?”

“Thank you, you’re so nice.”

Standard green tea replies.

Giving him just enough hope, but never crossing the line.

She had trained this burly fitness instructor into a purebred bootlicker.

Lin Fan began to consider whether she should contact him.

A tool who delivered himself to her doorstep. It would be a waste not to use him.

She started typing.

“Ming-ge, I’m so scared. There are monsters everywhere, and I have no food or water at home. I’m so hungry.” ¹ -ge as in big brother, term of endearment.

The reply was almost instantaneous.

Zhou Ming: “Ruyan! Don’t be scared! I’ll be right there! I have lots of food here!”

Ruyan: “Really? But it’s so dangerous outside… Will you be okay?”

Zhou Ming: “Don’t worry! I’m strong. Those monsters can’t do anything to me! Which complex are you in? I’m heading over now!”

Ruyan: “Blissful Gardens, Building 6, Apartment 802. But you really have to be careful. I don’t want anything to happen to you.”

Zhou Ming: “For you, I’m not afraid of any danger! Wait for me!”

Lin Fan looked at the messages and almost laughed out loud.

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A bootlicker through and through.

She put down her phone and began her final preparations.

First, she needed to test the true effect of this [Basic Charm].

Lin Fan walked to the full-length mirror and carefully observed her reflection.

Liu Ruyan’s face truly had what it took to drive men crazy.

An oval face, peach blossom eyes, a high-bridged nose, and full, red lips.

Her figure was even more impeccable.

Even in relatively conservative sportswear, her astonishing curves were still full of allure.

She tried to recall Liu Ruyan’s usual expressions and movements.

A slight tilt of the head, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on her lips.

She could feel that in this state, she possessed a certain indescribable attraction to men.

It wasn’t just physical beauty.

It was a charm that emanated from her very bones.

Half an hour later.

Ding-dong—

The doorbell rang.

He was fast.

Lin Fan took a deep breath, composed herself, and walked toward the door.

Her steps were light, her waist swayed, and every movement exuded an ineffable charm.

“Who is it?”

Lin Fan deliberately made her voice sound soft and trembling.

“Ruyan, it’s me, Zhou Ming.”

A deep male voice came from outside the door.

Lin Fan peered through the peephole.

A tall man was standing outside, carrying a huge hiking backpack.

Worry was written all over his face.

He looked to be about 1.8 meters tall.

His profession as a fitness instructor meant his body was covered in solid muscle.

A physique like that was indeed a huge advantage in the early days of the apocalypse.

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Lin Fan slowly opened the door.

The moment the door opened, Zhou Ming’s eyes went wide.

He couldn’t be blamed for losing his composure.

Any normal man would have the same reaction upon seeing “Liu Ruyan” at this moment.

The tight sportswear outlined her perfect curves.

Her slightly messy ponytail.

And those soul-stirring eyes.

The deadliest part was the faint, elusive fragrance and the feminine charm that radiated from her very bones.

The effect of [Basic Charm] was on full display.

“Ming-ge…”

Lin Fan’s voice trembled slightly, her eyes welling with tears.

The next second, she threw herself into Zhou Ming’s arms.

Her soft body pressed tightly against Zhou Ming’s firm chest.

Her faint, sweet scent wafted into Zhou Ming’s nostrils.

Zhou Ming’s body instantly stiffened.

“Ruyan… you…”

“I was so scared…”

Lin Fan pressed her face against Zhou Ming’s chest, her voice muffled.

“Those monsters outside are terrifying.”

“Don’t be scared, don’t be scared.”

Zhou Ming carefully patted Lin Fan’s back.

“I’m here now. It’s okay.”

Lin Fan let out a cold, triumphant sneer in her heart.

Idiot.

Feeling the warm, soft woman in his arms, Zhou Ming felt a little light-headed.

This was the first time he had ever been so intimate with Liu Ruyan.

During their training sessions, Liu Ruyan had always kept her distance.

But now…

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“Ruyan, I told you I would protect you.”

Zhou Ming’s voice grew increasingly gentle.

“I brought a lot of food and water. It’s enough to last us a long time.”

Only then did Lin Fan pull back from his embrace, her eyes red.

She looked like she had received quite a fright.

“You said you didn’t have any food here, so I brought everything I could from my place.”

Zhou Ming scratched his head, a little embarrassed.

“Actually… I’ve always wanted a chance to take care of you.”

“Ming-ge…”

A look of being deeply moved appeared on Lin Fan’s face.

She reached out and gently took Zhou Ming’s hand.

The gesture made Zhou Ming’s breathing quicken instantly.

“Thank you.”

Lin Fan’s voice was as light as a feather.

“Without you, I really don’t know what I would have done.”

Zhou Ming felt like his heart was about to leap out of his chest.

Liu Ruyan had never looked at him with such an expression before.

That reliance.

That need.

That faint, ambiguous affection…

It made him want to die for her.

“Don’t say that.”

Zhou Ming’s voice trembled slightly.

“It’s my honor to be able to protect you.”

Seeing his completely captivated state, a shiver of disgust ran through Lin Fan.

Although she was in Liu Ruyan’s body, she was still a man at her core.

Seducing a man with such a green-tea act was giving her goosebumps.

But on the surface, she maintained that weak and pitiful expression.

“You must be tired, right? Come in and rest for a bit.”

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Lin Fan took Zhou Ming’s hand and pulled him into the apartment.

Zhou Ming was carrying the heavy hiking backpack, but his steps were as light as if he were flying.

Liu Ruyan took his hand on her own initiative!

And she let him into her apartment!

These were things he wouldn’t have even dared to dream of before.

“Wow, you brought so much stuff?”

Lin Fan looked at the hiking backpack Zhou Ming had set down, feigning surprise.

“There’s more.”

Zhou Ming patted his chest.

“I hid a few more bags downstairs. I’ll bring them up later.”

Lin Fan’s eyes lit up.

It seemed this haul was even bigger than she had imagined.

“You’re really amazing.”

As she took the backpack, she deliberately leaned her body against Zhou Ming.

Smelling the faint fragrance emanating from Liu Ruyan’s body.

Zhou Ming’s face instantly turned as red as an apple.

“I… I…”

“What’s wrong?”

Lin Fan tilted her head, looking at him with those peach blossom eyes.

“Why is your face so red?”

“N-nothing.”

Zhou Ming stammered.

“It’s just a little hot.”

Lin Fan covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Her gaze drifted downward.

Hot?

He was certainly heated.

The effect of this [Basic Charm] was even better than she had imagined.